Like other language arts materials, stories can be used to teach other subjects and serve other purposes as well.

History: History (though not present in our primary syllabus) includes a lot of wonderful, memorable past incidents that can be narrated in the form of stories. Chinese historical characters like Ngauk Fei (岳飛) in the Sung Dynasty provide pupils with exciting stories of heroic deeds. Famous people from different periods in history or various parts of the world can be compared and contrasted through reading stories and post-reading discussions.

General Studies: The teaching of General Studies can also benefit from the help of animated characters and real life anecdotes, making this subject something memorable and interesting because pupils can identify with the events or topics being studied. Plots help tie facts together and make them more vivid and substantial. Proper behaviour and positive attitudes can be fostered through reading stories and post-reading discussions (e.g. Why do you think this behaviour is proper/improper? Is this behaviour acceptable at home/in class/in public?).

Another advantage of using short stories in this subject is that stories, especially science fiction, provide pupils with excellent opportunities to develop skills to observe, predict and inquire. Biographies of famous scientists like Edison can be a strong motivating factor for pupils to take an interest in science research or gain a better understanding of science principles and theories. They can raise questions and explore possible solutions. They can also learn how to hypothesize (similar to prediction to a certain extent).

Mathematics: Mathematical problems are in themselves little stories that require solutions. Listening to or reading stories enhances sequencing, numbering, spatial relationships and problem solving. H. Mason in her book The Power of Storytelling (1996) gives two examples.
* These examples are for reference only and they may not be applicable for your primary syllabus. However, they may shed light on how stories can be incorporated into the Mathematics curriculum.

Culture: Stories are perfect ways to facilitate group acceptance of outsiders or minority groups. They also teach values and perpetuate culture and heritage. Stories can be generated about an adventure to a foreign land where the minority pupils are the only ones who know the language and culture, and are able to solve problems for the rest. Stories of holidays, mythology and cultures of other countries are wonderful tools to broaden pupils' views and help them visualize, feel and explore.